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The Barlow RC High School ~ Cleaning Tender

THE BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2023 at 13:04

Tender

11 Nov 2022 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the cleaning services contract at The Barlow RC High School in East Didsbury, Manchester, has reached the award stage. The contract, initiated through a tender, involves providing cleaning services to the school over three years initially, with a potential extension. The total contract value is £642,459.22 GBP, awarded to RCCN Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 10th March 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for cleaning service providers, especially those with experience in the education sector, to grow their business by offering dedicated and professional cleaning services to The Barlow RC High School. Businesses with expertise in managing TUPE issues and operating under fixed-price contracts compliant with industry standards are well-suited to compete. The contract offers stability for the selected supplier and requires a high level of service provision throughout the school year, creating a platform for business expansion and sustained growth.

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Notice Title

The Barlow RC High School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning services to The Barlow RC High School, Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Barlow RC High School is a leading 11-16 Catholic High School situated in East Didsbury, Manchester, with c.870 pupils on roll. Established in 1985, the school is a Catholic, co-educational, voluntary aided comprehensive that is part of the Salford diocesan family of schools. The Barlow is a diverse and fully inclusive community and as such we welcome pupils of all faiths. Cleaning services will be required throughout term time with sufficient service provision during holidays to conduct periodic cleaning tasks and prepare the school for re-occupation. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend by a further two years. The School is looking for a contractor capable of providing a dedicated, professional and consistent cleaning service to the School throughout the year, with robust and responsive management support and the ability to provide contingency cleaning resources if required. The contractor will employ all cleaning staff and provide the necessary cleaning equipment and materials. We are seeking a suitably experienced contractor who has current experience of working within the secondary school or HE / FE marketplace, ideally with a strong operational base within the Stafford area thus allowing for responsive, contract support and management of cleaning staff. This contract will be fixed price in nature with the successful contractor working to an output cleaning specification which complies with the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards. The footprint of the School is c.7,400 sqm The incumbent cleaning staff are currently employed by a cleaning contractor and TUPE will apply. There are currently eleven cleaning operatives. Note that some members of staff have transferred previously under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Bidders must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status. This is the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Any company wishing to be considered for this contract must be able to demonstrate experience and depth of knowledge in the management and handling of TUPE issues. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/QVJY597Q26 For the Tender Documents please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Q6ZBC98EY4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038391
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011230-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£642,459 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST DIDSBURY
Postcode
M20 6BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Didsbury East
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RCCN

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